If you are looking for water based screenprinting ink for printing on shade cloth,
then Shadenet Ink is the ideal product. It is important to use the
right ink for the right purpose. The world is moving to water based
inks due to their non-toxic, non-hazardous nature. The can be safely
used and transported and are friendly to humans. There is no difference
in quality between water based screenprinting ink for printing on shade
cloth and solvent inks. Solvent inks don't work very well on shade
cloth, because it is an oily substrate and penetration is not very good
causing problems with adhesion.

The Shadenet Ink water based screenprinting ink for printing on shade cloth
bonds and wraps itself around the filaments for excellent adhesion.
The flexibility of the ink which has an almost rubbery texture means
that the shade cloth retains its elasticity and stretch properties which
make it so attractive for branding of fencing, scaffolding and shade
structures.Screenprinting
of shadenet is a new opportunity for screenprinters. It is easy to
print as the Shadenet Ink has been formulated to be used exactly the
same way as any other screenprinting ink. Just need to make sure it is
touch dry before applying the next coat. There are detailed
instructions on the Shadenet Ink website, and you can choose whether you
want to do a one coat job for example for the construction industry
were the logo will be seen from a distance and it is beneficial to leave
the holes in the shade cloth open for wind and cleaning.

For higher quality work using water based screenprinting ink for printing on shade cloth more
coats can be applied. This is more appropriate for the event and
media industry who would like a better quality finish and where the
logos are going to be seen closer up. More coats closes the holes in
the shade cloth creating a flat surface and more complete image.